On this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer, Erik Watkins and Rachael McKriger begin their look at the 2017 MLS Season by going through eight teams and talking about their offseason, strengths, weaknesses, and season outlook.

Rachael gives her thoughts on the She Believes Cup Roster. The exclusion of Megan Rapinoe. Plus, Hope Solo's latest comments.

Finally, the guys give their thoughts on Chicarito possibly coming to MLS in 2018. LAFC have apparently thrown a $15 Million bid out for the player. Also, thoughts on Howard Webb being brought in to help the adjustment to the Virtual Assist Referee or VAR. They discuss if this is good or bad for the sport. Will it really help with some controversial decisions? Or could it create more issues?

This is the official Last Word on Sports post-game analysis for the USA
Women vs. Japan 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Final match.

Sean and Matt are once again joined by Chris Asbrock to discuss the USWNT vs Japan game.

We discuss how the USA won the World Cup for the first time in 16 years,
who's our player of the tournament? Who's to praise the most after
this landmark victory? What did we think of the game itself? All of
this is touched upon and more.

Last Word SC Radio returns! Matt and Russ welcome Jeff Crandall of ussoccer.com to talk about the upcoming US Open Cup Round of 16. Jeff weighs in about the Red Bulls v Cosmos, along with Chicago v Charlotte. He makes some bold predictions, talks about ideas to make the 3rd oldest tournament in the world more popular with the media.

Then, Matt has a chat with FC Dallas midfielder Ryan Hollinghead about the transition from college to pro, building a church with his brother, and learning latin dance moves. Matt admits that every LWSC writer and host is afraid of one Fabian Espindola.

Finally Matt and Russ take your questions via twitter about the Gold Cup roster, MLS, US Women's National Team and then the boys break down rivalry week!

This week, Sean, Gary, and
Randy spend some time talking about the first round of the NBA Draft 2015 and
who are some of the guys to look out for in their rookie seasons. We also discuss
what 3 on 3 Overtime does for NHL Hockey and if it is a good idea to have a
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Then we head into our usual
NFL talk with discussion about Russell Wilson wanting to be the highest paid
QB, If the restrictions on practice is really helping or hindering players,
Matt Cassell not doing well in Bills Camp, Terrell Pryor trying to be a WR, Tom
Brady's appeal, and more.

Last Word SC Radio returns to the live internet airwaves this wek, coming in like a tornado after the USMNT comes back to win against the Netherlands 4-3. What does that mean for the upcoming Gold Cup? What does it mean for Omar Gonzalez and Matt Besler?

Then, Philippines National Team's Heather Cooke stops by to talk financial backing in women's professional sports, equality issues and stereotypes in soccer, and the 2015 Women's World Cup!

Then the guys talk about the fall of one Sepp Blatter, give their own preview of the Women's World Cup, MLS play, and much much more!